Kalispell Public Schools - Regular Board Meeting - April 14th 2026

The Kalispell Public Schools Board held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, covering a range of topics including student activities, program updates, and significant procurement and budget decisions. Key procurement discussions included approval of a Type E school bus purchase funded through the bus appreciation budget and transportation levy, ensuring safe transportation for students with special needs. The board also approved an intercap loan application with the Montana Board of Investments to finance critical infrastructure projects, specifically the replacement of aging boiler systems in school buildings, with loan repayments planned from the building reserve fund. Additionally, the board discussed aligning behavior specialist staffing models across schools, replacing paraeducator positions with certified specialists funded through the tuition fund. The meeting included motions passed for these expenditures and updates on ongoing capital improvement projects, reflecting a focus on maintaining and upgrading school facilities and transportation assets. No new contracting vehicles or RFPs were mentioned, but the financial strategies and capital projects discussed will influence future procurement activities.